title: Low-resolution gamma-ray measurements of process hold-up.
abstract: This tool, consisting of software with a compact detector, an M3CA, and an Intermec datalogger: 1. acquires and manages several hundred spectra in an hour; 2. produces prompt and reliable quantitative analyses; 3. is self-powered, easily carried and operated by a single user; 4. accomodates varying degrees of user expertise; 5. corrects for the effects of equipment geometry; 6. corrects for the effects of equipment attenuation; 7. tolerates facility variables such as temperature fluctuations and equipment accessibility; 8. has been subjected to quality testing under field conditions; and 9. does not require extensive specialized training for the operators.
authors.affiliation: Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM 87545, USA.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Sprinkle
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cole
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Hsue
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Russo
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Siebelist
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Ceo
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D002138:Calibration; D005720:Gamma Rays; D011210:Power Plants; D011850:Radioactive Waste; D011874:Radiometry / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D011850:Radioactive Waste